Casual 225 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-0056
With the same owners as Simple, here you’ll find brands like 3 People, Lazy Bones, Lucky Brand, Page, Scotch and Soda, Nautica, with Dolce Vita shoes, plus lotions, soaps, candles, pillows and jewelry made by local artists. Favorites here are Thaddeus reversible men’s shorts and Free People bras – bras that are meant to be seen. (photo) North Menswear 380 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-9873 www.northmenswear.com
the LA Market Week. They’ve been in Laguna Beach for seven years selling women’s casual, comfortable chic clothes - trendy with some classic thrown in, and plenty designers to choose from. Simple 460 S Coast Hgwy Laguna Beach (949) 494-8100
Owned by Sammy & Jenni Elmished (who everyone loves) Simple is a lifestyle store with casually elegant, high quality clothing and accessories for men and women. Featuring small collections imported from Europe, and special pieces handmade in America. The emphasis is on gorgeous, sensuous fabrics, quality craftsmanship. Sammy has his own linen line, and designs some of the men’s shirts (including the collars and buttons) and the women Egyptian cotton nightshirts. Simple carries handcrafted bags, belts and shoes including Calleen Cordero sandals that are handmade in Hollywood
Owner, Pete Surprenant, says he attempts to curate a timeless capsule of menswear. His store carries more than just men’s clothes – you can find leather goods, grooming products, belts, hats, and you can even order a surf board, handcrafted specially for you. Vertigo 1550 South Coast Hwy. Suite 101 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494 -7547 www.vertigohome.us
Not a clothing store but well worth a visit, Vertigo Home is a great place to find unique and interesting gifts that are functional and stylish. The store sells exquisite highdesign furniture, luxurious textiles and upholstery, plus accessories. There’s everything you’d need to “feather your nest” in tasteful style. Laguna Beach Books 1200 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach (949) 494 - 4770
One of the last bookstores in the area - perfect for extended perusing.
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